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  • DTI leads push to bring Guimaras mangoes to national and global markets

    DTI leads push to bring Guimaras mangoes to national and global markets

    Guimaras, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is using a collaborative, multi-stakeholder strategy to further elevate the Guimaras mango—a globally recognized agricultural product—as a key player in both domestic and international markets. Spearheaded by the DTI’s Supply Chain and Logistics Group (SCLG) and Regional Operations Group (ROG), this initiative…
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  • A group photo of delegates at the "Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting" held by the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) in 2023. The backdrop features an orange gradient with circular patterns and the text "APEC 2023 KOREA." The delegates are standing in two rows, dressed in formal attire, with some wearing traditional clothing.

    PH pushes digital innovation, open trade and sustainable growth at 2025 APEC MRT

    Jeju, South Korea—Representing the Philippines under the leadership of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque highlighted the country’s commitment at the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministers Responsible for Trade (MRT) Meeting on May 15. She emphasized leveraging artificial intelligence (AI)…
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  • Philippine Trade and Investment Secretary Cristina A. Roque meets with Google executives during the APEC-MRT 2025 in Jeju, South Korea. From left to right: Mr. Darry Lim, Asia Pacific Head of Trade Policy and Competitiveness; Ms. Su Ann Lim, Head of Government Affairs and Public Policy–Southeast Asia Cluster of Google Cloud; Mr. Karan Bhatia, Google’s Vice President and Global Head for Government Affairs and Public Policy; Secretary Roque; and Commercial Attaché Charmaine Mignon S. Yalong of the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Seoul.

    DTI, Google form strategic collaboration to expand tech investments in PH

    Jeju, South Korea—As part of the Philippines’ digital transformation priorities, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque engaged with global tech leader Google on May 15 to explore strategic opportunities that will enhance the country’s digital infrastructure and capability. Held on the sidelines of the APEC-MRT 2025,…
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  • DTI hosts food safety seminar to empower entrepreneurs and boost consumer confidence in Palawan

    Reaffirming its commitment to food safety across the province of Palawan, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Palawan, through its flagship programs the One Town, One Product Next Gen, Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan, and Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program, organized a one-day Food Safety Seminar for select micro,…
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  • DTI brings Filipino soul to Seoul with SME Showroom launch

    Seoul, South Korea—In a strategic move to advance Filipino products and businesses into the global market, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque inaugurated the DTI SME Showroom on May 14 at the PDOT Showroom, President Hotel. Driven by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s vision for a…
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  • PH highlights investment opportunities for Vietnamese firms in Ho Chi Minh City briefing

    The Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) overseas office in Vietnam, the Philippine Trade and Investment Center – Ho Chi Minh City (PTIC-HCMC), in collaboration with the Philippine Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City, successfully held a Doing Business in the Philippines briefing on April 28, in partnership with…
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  • DTI strengthens PH-Canada trade ties, facilitates PCCI and CABC MOU signing

    Toronto, Canada — On 29 April 2025, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Toronto (PTIC-Toronto), facilitated the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) and the Canada ASEAN Business Council (CABC) to…
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  • PTIC Taipei advances key investments and strategic partnerships during integrated investment campaign

    Taipei, Taiwan, 7 May 2025 — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through its overseas office in Taiwan—the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Taipei (PTIC-Taipei)—successfully concluded its Integrated Investment Promotion Campaign from May 5 to 7, 2025. Supported by the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO), the campaign…
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  • DTI 7, CIT-U launches region’s first AI FabLab

    CEBU CITY – On May 8, 2025, the Cebu Institute of Technology – University (CIT-U), in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), officially launched the Artificial Intelligence Fabrication Laboratory (AI FabLab), the first of its kind in Central Visayas under the DTI-Shared Service Facility (SSF) Program. This…
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  • DTI strengthens enterprise competitiveness through innovation push at VIA Vendor Fair 2025

    Taguig City, Philippines–The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to empower micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) through policy reform, innovation and digital transformation during the CRIF’s VIA Vendor Fair 2025 at SMX Aura on May 8. The event, themed “VIA the Right Path: Accelerating Business Growth through…
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